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  1. Marketing Tips: He discusses the rising wave of entrepreneurship and common mistakes new business owners make.

    1H AGO

    Marketing Tips: He discusses the rising wave of entrepreneurship and common mistakes new business owners make.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dave Charest. Summary of the Dave Charest Interview In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, a leading digital marketing platform. Charest discusses the rising wave of entrepreneurship, the foundational importance of email and direct‑to‑customer channels, common mistakes new business owners make, and how AI is reshaping small‑business marketing. He provides practical guidance on marketing consistency, channel selection, building community relationships, and using technology to scale. Throughout the conversation, Charest emphasizes that while small businesses often lack marketing expertise, they possess a valuable advantage: real, human relationships that can be strengthened through consistent communication.   Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Rushion McDonald’s conversation with Dave Charest is to: 1. Educate new and aspiring entrepreneurs Charest breaks down the basics of digital marketing—email, social, SMS—and how to begin building a strong marketing foundation.  2. Highlight the key trends driving the entrepreneurship boom He explains motivations like work–life balance, independence, and financial potential that inspire people to launch businesses.  3. Provide practical, actionable marketing advice Especially around consistency, choosing marketing channels, and building direct customer relationships. 4. Introduce how AI can simplify and amplify marketing Charest showcases tools that help business owners quickly generate content, develop campaigns, and analyze customer behavior.  Key Takeaways 1. Direct relationships (email/SMS) outperform social media Email offers ownership, stability, and higher ROI—unlike social platforms that can change algorithms or visibility overnight. Charest stresses that “the money is in the list.”  2. You don’t need huge numbers to be effective Small businesses often see high open and engagement rates because followers know and trust them.  3. Consistency matters more than platform choice Whether you choose Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or email, the biggest driver of marketing success is showing up regularly.  4. Start small—don’t overwhelm yourself One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is trying to do everything at once. Begin with the basics and grow steadily. 5. Community is a crucial marketing asset Local businesses thrive when they maintain strong connections with nearby businesses, customers, and community networks.  6. Entrepreneurs face challenges—but resilience wins Charest notes that small business owners rarely have a “Plan B,” which pushes them to adapt and continue learning.  7. AI is transforming small‑business marketing Constant Contact offers tools to: Generate emails and content Summarize content for social Build full marketing campaigns Analyze behavior from large email lists to recommend actions  Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Here are direct paraphrases and key phrases—not copyrighted material but drawn from the transcript: On email vs. social “There’s a $36 return for every $1 invested in email—but what matters is that you own the relationship.”  “If a social platform goes away, so does your following. Email is a direct line.”  On audience size “Big numbers aren’t necessary—small lists can see 50% open rates and strong engagement because those people actually care.”  On entrepreneurship motivations “People want better work‑life balance, independence, and financial potential.”  On mistakes “A big mistake is trying to do too much at once. Start small and stay consistent.”  On community “Digital marketing should extend real relationships—not replace them.”  On choosing platforms “Where your audience spends time matters, but so does where you can show up consistently.”  On AI’s role “AI can generate emails, build campaigns, and analyze audience data—saving you time for what you’d rather be doing.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  2. Job Tips: She provides entrepreneurship Advice for nurses, Write the plan. Make it plain. Stick to it.

    4H AGO

    Job Tips: She provides entrepreneurship Advice for nurses, Write the plan. Make it plain. Stick to it.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams. 🌟 Summary of the Shelby Williams Interview (From “Money Making Conversations Masterclass” with Rushion McDonald) The interview features Shelby English Williams, a registered nurse and founder of SEW Nursing, LLC, a luxury concierge nursing firm based in Atlanta. She shares her personal journey from childhood inspiration, to becoming an RN, to ultimately building a business that provides personalized, at‑home, patient‑first nursing services. Shelby also discusses the challenges nurses face, the importance of compassionate care, entrepreneurship in healthcare, and her annual nursing celebration event called the Nursing Shindig. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The interview serves to: 1. Highlight Shelby Williams’ entrepreneurship journey She demonstrates how nurses can expand beyond traditional clinical roles and launch independent nursing businesses. 2. Educate the audience about concierge nursing Shelby breaks down what “luxury nursing care” means and how her services differ from standard home health and Medicare‑funded care. 3. Inspire nurses to pursue business ownership She provides advice, real stories, and a transparent look into the challenges and rewards of being a nurse‑entrepreneur. 4. Promote her event — the Nursing Shindig An annual celebration and empowerment gathering for nurses. 📌 Key Takeaways 1. Shelby’s Background & Calling Inspired by her church community and early exposure to elders. Knew she wanted to be a nurse since age 3. Progressed through CNA → LPN → RN. Her mother’s example and support kept her going through challenges. 2. COVID‑19 Shaped Her Perspective Was in RN school during the pandemic. Virtual classes, limited hospital access, and intense stress shaped her view of nursing. The pandemic reinforced her commitment rather than discouraging her. 3. Why She Started SEW Nursing, LLC Leadership burnout in assisted living roles. Discovered entrepreneurship via an older nurse on TikTok and a podcast. Realized: “You are your own business as a registered nurse.” Her company provides luxury concierge care, including: Medication management Clinical assessments Wellness visits Healthcare coordination Accompanying clients to doctor appointments Short‑term or situational nursing support 4. What “Luxury Nursing” Means to Her It’s not about extravagance — it’s about meeting patients where they are with: Personalized care In‑home support Time, presence, and dignity Services that standard insurance‑based care can’t provide 5. Her Approach to Care Shelby emphasizes: Service before money Relationship‑building Compassion for families in crisis Making clients feel safe and understood Not being driven by profit in urgent situations She shares a story about driving over an hour on a Sunday to help a client’s mother without charging upfront — because the priority was care, not fees. 6. Hospice Wisdom Shelby reframes the term: Hospice isn’t always the end. Patients can “graduate” off hospice. Hospice includes chaplains, social workers, aides, nurses. Helps families get affairs in order — from paperwork to emotional support. 7. The Nursing Shindig A social + educational event for nurses.Features: VIP entrepreneurship session Workbooks with business steps Keynote speakers Food, DJ, dancing (Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide) Vendor booths Nurse recognition awards Next event:📅 August 8, 2026 — Atlanta (ATL Experience) 8. Her Message About Nursing & the System Nurses are not properly represented. Staffing ratios are unsafe. Public doesn't realize the burden of caring for 5–7 patients at once. Nurses are mentally, physically, emotionally stretched. Yet many stay because caregiving is a calling. 9. Entrepreneurship Advice for Nurses Write the plan. Make it plain. Stick to it. Fear is real but manageable. Stay committed even with long days and nights. Keep revisiting your business plan. Sacrifice is necessary: she still works full‑time while building her company. 💬 Notable Quotes (Attributed to Shelby or Rushion) On purpose and calling “I remember being three years old saying I wanted to be a nurse.” “My mother paved the way. She didn’t let me quit.” On entrepreneurship “You are your own business as a registered nurse.” “Write the plan and make it plain — and stick to it.” “It takes sacrifice. My bedtime may be 2 or 3 AM sometimes.” On luxury nursing “Meet me where I’m at and provide the care I need — that’s luxury.” On hospice “Hospice doesn’t have to be the end. Some people graduate off hospice.” “While they’re still here, make them comfortable — however comfort looks for them.” On patient families “You’ve done a good job. You set up services. Now let us help you.” On service vs money “It’s not always about the dollar. My reward is your referral.” “I didn’t take a dollar because it wasn’t about that — it was about the care.” On why she keeps returning to the profession “The reward and the service — that’s what brings me back.” Rushion on trust “All you want is for the person you love to be cared for with dignity.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  3. Mental Health: She explains how mental health treatment is finally becoming trackable, measurable, and actionable.

    4H AGO

    Mental Health: She explains how mental health treatment is finally becoming trackable, measurable, and actionable.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T.M. Robinson-Mosley. Summary of the Interview: Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley on Money Making Conversations Masterclass Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley—founder of The Playbook, an award‑winning mental‑health‑performance sports‑tech company—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how her platform is transforming athlete care, team culture, and performance measurement. The Playbook uses AI‑powered, gamified psychological assessments to measure stress, resilience, and overall mental well‑being across youth, collegiate, professional, and military sports environments. Mosley explains how mental health—long treated as unmeasurable and stigmatized—is finally becoming trackable, private, and actionable. The Playbook provides real‑time alerts, data‑driven insights, and ecosystem‑wide tools for coaches, trainers, clinicians, and entire organizations. She also shares her journey as a non‑coding tech founder, the scaling challenges brought on by the pandemic, and the broader impact The Playbook is poised to have across corporate, construction, military, and other high‑stress fields. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce and explain The Playbook To present The Playbook as a next‑generation mental health performance platform that quantifies mental well‑being, provides action plans, and enhances team culture.  2. Elevate the conversation around athlete mental health Mosley breaks down stigma, highlights real athlete stories, and explains why mental analytics are as critical as physical analytics.  3. Show how the platform uses technology to prevent crises The Playbook provides early detection, privacy protection, and immediate care support—catching problems before they become crises. 4. Highlight the expansion beyond sports Although built in sports, the platform is already being requested by industries like construction, healthcare, first responders, and more. ] 5. Demonstrate the business model As a SaaS B2B platform, The Playbook sells licensed subscriptions to organizations, teams, and associations. Key Takeaways 1. Mental health can be measured—and must be The Playbook converts psychological assessments into quantifiable metrics similar to heart rate or step count.Athletes receive resilience, stress, and well‑being scores—like a “mental batting average.”  2. The platform offers real-time alerts If an athlete’s score enters the “red zone,” coaches/clinicians receive immediate alerts with steps to take within 24 hours.  3. Privacy is paramount The Playbook is HIPAA‑compliant, mobile, secure, and built to protect athlete data from misuse (e.g., contract negotiations). 4. Mental analytics are the next frontier of sports Teams already use physical analytics. Now they can use mental analytics to track performance, prevent burnout, and reduce crises. 5. Built for the entire ecosystem—not just athletes Coaches, front offices, sports medicine staff, and military leadership also use the platform—promoting culture-wide mental health.  6. The Playbook is expanding beyond sports Industries with high stress—construction, medicine, law, emergency responders, veterinarians—are already approaching Mosley to adapt the system.  7. A critical solution for underserved communities The platform makes mental health care accessible, private, digital, and stigma‑free—especially for youth and communities of color.  8. Performance is universal Whether you’re an athlete, military member, parent, or worker—your mental state impacts how you perform. Performance is “agnostic.” [ 9. Mosley’s journey shows innovation can come from anywhere She is a non‑coding tech founder, originally trained as a psychologist working across the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and Olympic sports. [T.M. ROBINSON MOSLEY | Txt] Notable Quotes On what The Playbook does “We measure mental health metrics like resilience, stress and overall well‑being using gamified psych assessments.” “Mental health becomes measurable—like a batting average.” [ On why athletes need this “Elite athletes report battling depression and anxiety so severe they find it difficult to function, let alone perform.”  On the power of technology “If we don’t measure something, we’re saying it doesn’t matter.” “We use AI and machine learning to quantify mental health status.”  On privacy “We are a HIPAA‑compliant platform… we don’t sell your data.”  On team culture “Building a winning team culture is everybody’s everyday work.”  On mental and physical health “If you are not mentally healthy, you are not able to perform at the highest level.”  On the future outside sports “Who doesn’t want to train like an athlete?” “Performance is agnostic.”  On purpose “How do we make something exclusive accessible?” “This is mental health care—it’s just a different version of it.”  In One Sentence The interview reveals how Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley’s Playbook uses AI‑driven mental health metrics to revolutionize athlete care, provide real‑time performance insights, and expand mental wellness tools far beyond sports into everyday life. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  4. Brand Building: She aims to shift the fitness industry to include more diverse voices and accessible community wellness options.

    11H AGO

    Brand Building: She aims to shift the fitness industry to include more diverse voices and accessible community wellness options.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tammeca Rochester. SUMMARY OF THE TAMMECA ROCHESTER INTERVIEW From “Money Making Conversations Master Class” with Rushion McDonald  1. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Spotlight Tammeca Rochester, founder and CEO of Harlem Cycle, and her journey from engineering and corporate marketing into entrepreneurship.  Highlight the importance of holistic wellness, community‑based fitness, and representation within the fitness industry. Inspire entrepreneurs—especially Black women—to pursue business ownership, develop strong business plans, and stay committed to their vision despite barriers.  Overall, the interview serves as both a success story and a lesson in entrepreneurship, community impact, and personal transformation. 2. Summary of Key Themes A. Re‑Defining Herself Through Education & Career Changes Tammeca explains why she pursued multiple degrees—from Spelman and Georgia Tech to NYU Stern—and how each phase of her life motivated a new direction. She began in engineering, shifted to business, and ultimately found her passion in wellness. B. The Birth of Harlem Cycle Launched out of personal stress relief and a desire for culturally inclusive fitness spaces. Indoor cycling reminded her of joyful childhood bike rides in Atlanta. She wanted a wellness space where Black people felt seen, represented, and culturally connected—something missing from other cycling studios she attended.  C. Building a Community-Centered Fitness Brand Harlem Cycle blends movement, music, and culture, playing the genres she grew up with—reggae, soca, hip‑hop—and fostering a socially connected environment.She stresses that fitness isn’t just physical but also emotional and mental health.  D. Entrepreneurship: The Real Story Tammeca self‑financed her business after being denied a bank loan. She built her studio while still working full‑time and caring for a young child. Her first year was grueling—waking up at 5:30am and working until after 9pm daily. She emphasizes the importance of writing a business plan, using realistic projections, and staying true to your vision.  E. Mentorship, Representation, and Industry Impact Over 60% of her team began as Harlem Cycle clients she later trained to become instructors. She aims to shift the fitness industry to include more diverse voices and accessible community wellness options. She plans for expansion, opening a third Harlem Cycle location in Newark to serve another community with limited wellness options. 3. Key Takeaways 1. You can redefine yourself at any point in life. “We can always redefine ourselves at any moment in life.”  2. Wellness must address the whole person. “Fitness is not just physical… it’s emotional and mental well‑being.”  3. Create community spaces where people feel represented. Tammeca built Harlem Cycle because she felt isolated in other fitness spaces as the only person of color. She wanted a studio rooted in Black culture and community. 4. Entrepreneurship requires discipline, planning, and sacrifice. “Write out your plan… and stay true to your plan.”  “Just because you build it doesn’t mean they’ll come.”  5. Community impact drives her business model. Harlem Cycle isn’t just a workout studio—it's a culturally rooted community center focused on mental, emotional, and physical health.  6. Representation & mentorship matter. “60% of my team started as clients that we trained.”  4. Memorable Quotes Here are the strongest, most quotable lines from Tammeca: On Reinvention “Each time has been a moment in life where I evolved because of a goal I personally wanted.”  On Holistic Fitness “Fitness to me is all about how we take care of our bodies—not just our physical body, but our emotional well‑being, our mental well‑being.”  On Creating Harlem Cycle “I didn’t want to be the only person of color in the room—again. I wanted a place where my community could be seen.” On Entrepreneurship “Just because you build it doesn’t mean they’ll come… back down those numbers by 90%.”  On Community Impact “We’re changing the fitness industry… starting here in Harlem by training our clients to be part of the wellness industry.”  On Cultural Integrity “We don’t care about competition here—it’s about community.”  #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  5. Brand Building: He overcame poverty and now discusses his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize.

    16H AGO

    Brand Building: He overcame poverty and now discusses his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Demond Martin. Co‑founder and CEO of Well With All, a Black‑owned purpose‑driven wellness brand—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss health equity, entrepreneurship, his life story, his upcoming book Friends of the Good, and his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize. Martin shares how his difficult upbringing in the projects and rural North Carolina shaped his commitment to giving back. After a successful 21‑year career as the only Black partner at a major hedge fund, he launched Well With All to merge consumer products, wellness, and social impact. The brand donates 20% of its profits to health‑equity initiatives. He discusses product innovation, the importance of supplements in underserved communities, the power of Black longevity, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures. He also explains his upcoming book—which uses Aristotle’s philosophy of “friends of the good” to show how meaningful relationships enable success. The conversation is energetic, inspirational, and focused on using business as a force for social good. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Introduce Well With All A wellness company offering supplements and energy drinks while funding health‑equity solutions.  2. Share Martin’s Personal Journey From poverty, trauma, and instability → to White House, Harvard Business School, and a top hedge fund.  3. Promote His Book, Friends of the Good A philosophy‑driven exploration of friendship, mentorship, and community.  4. Announce the $1 Million AI Prize A major initiative to scale AI tools that close health‑equity gaps.  5. Encourage Health Awareness in Underserved Communities Particularly around longevity, dietary choices, energy consumption, and supplement use.  🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Health Equity Drives the Mission Martin emphasizes that health is a human right and disparities in nutrition, maternal health, and mental‑health access must be addressed.  2. Well With All = Social Impact + Consumer Products The company donates 20% of profits and creates healthier alternatives (energy drinks, supplements) to replace harmful daily habits like sugary sodas.  3. Personal Story Fuels Commitment He overcame poverty, a traumatic home life, and limited opportunity—and believes he survived because others poured into him.  4. Mentorship Changed His Life Major turning points included: Student body president at UNC Charlotte Assistant to the White House Chief of Staff HBS acceptance Training under hedge‑fund leader Phil Gross  5. Expertise Matters His success with Well With All is grounded in 21 years as an investor specializing only in consumer companies.  6. AI Can Close Health Gaps The $1M Well With All Prize supports AI tools already impacting at least 1,000 lives with the potential to scale to 100,000+.  7. Black Longevity Documentary His company created a film (NAACP Image Award–nominated) featuring Black elders aged 85–106 to redefine narratives around Black health.  8. The Power of Friendship His book teaches readers how to identify “friends of the good,” the relationships that define one’s path and joy.  🗣️ Notable Quotes from Demond Martin (from the transcript) (All quotes sourced from:)  On Health Equity “Health is a human right. Everyone deserves nutritious food… everyone deserves to see a doctor.” “Where With All is not just a brand—it's a movement.” On His Upbringing “I grew up in the projects… lived in a trailer… had a heroin addict as a stepfather. I’ve seen things that gave me perspective.” On Perspective and Survival “If this was me at 14… I’d be dead or in jail.” On His Mission “I need to start giving back today. I’ve lived a life of giving back—my parents and grandparents instilled that in me.” On Product Philosophy “Small, incremental choices add up. Replacing one sugary soda a day is 45,000 fewer calories a year.” On Expertise “All I did for 21 years is invest in consumer companies. That was my expertise.” On Friendship & His Book “Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future.” “Friendship is one of the most essential elements of joy.” On Confidence & Mastery “Five years into my career, I knew I knew what the hell I was doing.” On AI “We’re not rewarding ideas—we’re rewarding impact.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Got a situation? Steve Harvey and Shirley Strawberry deliver unfiltered advice on love, relationships, family, work, and life. Send your letter, subscribe, and get real talk every day! Every weekday, the Steve Harvey Morning Show tackle a listener-submitted “Strawberry Letter”... a real-life dilemma ranging from romantic entanglements to career choices, family drama to money struggles, and everything in between. With a blend of wisdom, wit, and brutal honesty, they offer candid commentary and heartfelt guidance, often sparking conversation (and laughter) among the rest of the morning show crew. Submit your Strawberry Letter at www.steveharveyfm.com for a chance to be featured, and get the truth, Steve Harvey style!

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